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Merlin

  • TV Series
  • 2008–20122008–2012
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
81K
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POPULARITY
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Richard Wilson, Angel Coulby, Katie McGrath, Colin Morgan, and Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
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These are the brand new adventures of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer as a young man, when he was just a servant to young Prince Arthur on the royal court of Camelot, who has soon become his ... Read allThese are the brand new adventures of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer as a young man, when he was just a servant to young Prince Arthur on the royal court of Camelot, who has soon become his best friend, and turned Arthur into a great king and a legend.These are the brand new adventures of Merlin, the legendary sorcerer as a young man, when he was just a servant to young Prince Arthur on the royal court of Camelot, who has soon become his best friend, and turned Arthur into a great king and a legend.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
81K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
475
48
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    • Creators
      • Johnny Capps
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
    • Stars
      • John Hurt
      • Colin Morgan
      • Bradley James
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    • Creators
      • Johnny Capps
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
    • Stars
      • John Hurt
      • Colin Morgan
      • Bradley James
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    • 450User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Colin Morgan in Merlin (2008)
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    Richard Wilson and Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
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    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • The Dragon…
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Colin Morgan
    Colin Morgan
    • Merlin
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Bradley James
    Bradley James
    • Arthur
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Richard Wilson
    Richard Wilson
    • Gaius
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Angel Coulby
    Angel Coulby
    • Gwen
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Katie McGrath
    Katie McGrath
    • Morgana
    65 episodes65 eps • 2008–2012
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • Uther Pendragon
    43 episodes43 eps • 2008–2012
    Rupert Young
    Rupert Young
    • Sir Leon
    39 episodes39 eps • 2009–2012
    Eoin Macken
    Eoin Macken
    • Sir Gwaine…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2010–2012
    Tom Hopper
    Tom Hopper
    • Sir Percival
    26 episodes26 eps • 2010–2012
    Tomiwa Edun
    Tomiwa Edun
    • Sir Elyan…
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2012
    Nathaniel Parker
    Nathaniel Parker
    • Agravaine
    13 episodes13 eps • 2011
    Michael Cronin
    • Geoffrey of Monmouth
    12 episodes12 eps • 2008–2011
    Emilia Fox
    Emilia Fox
    • Morgause
    11 episodes11 eps • 2009–2011
    Alexander Vlahos
    Alexander Vlahos
    • Mordred
    11 episodes11 eps • 2012
    Santiago Cabrera
    Santiago Cabrera
    • Lancelot
    6 episodes6 eps • 2008–2011
    Michelle Ryan
    Michelle Ryan
    • Nimueh
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008
    Caroline Faber
    Caroline Faber
    • Hunith
    4 episodes4 eps • 2008–2011
    • Creators
      • Johnny Capps
      • Julian Jones
      • Jake Michie
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    • Trivia
      Colin Morgan often had to stand indoors or in the shade when he wasn't shooting, to avoid looking pale in one scene and tanned in the next.
    • Goofs
      There's an episode where a knight of the round table can be spotted with a plastic water bottle.
    • Quotes

      [introduction to each episode]

      The Dragon: [voiceover] In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name... Merlin.

    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #5.1 (2008)

    User reviews450

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    I'm still not over it
    I watched the 5 seasons in two weeks - I was completely hooked! I'm definitely going to rewatch soon as well! The secrets, suspense, magic and romance kept me hooked and on the edge of my seat! Merlin is the best character; he's adorable, beautiful, relatable and hilarious. The COMEDY literally gave me life. I LIVED and BREATHED for when Merlin did something weird or stupid! Arthur and Merlin were the best and I seriously wish there was a season six (would for real donate $2000 or my life for it).

    I cried so hard when it finished and now I wish that I could erase all of my memory of the show to re-experience it again. The character development is amazing, plot is gripping and adventures are fun. The comedy is beautiful and the relationships between characters (especially Arthur and Merlin) is the best part of the show.

    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!

    CAUTION: If you are really into the legend of King Arthur then you might not like how everyone is young and facts are a bit altered but if you can overlook all of that then you are seriously going to love "Merlin."
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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • Old English
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Adventures of Merlin
    • Filming locations
      • Château de Pierrefonds, Pierrefonds, Oise, France
    • Production companies
      • Shine
      • BBC Wales
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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